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 Lasiopogon from Czech republic
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| Sezima |
Posted on 15-04-2012 20:54
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 Member Location: Czech Republic Posts: 216 Joined: 12.12.10 |
Anyone can help to identify this species ? Photo taken on 14 April 2012, Southern Bohemia, Czech republic; on the edge of a disused sand pit. Length 12 mm. Thank you S. Sezima attached the following image:  [119.05Kb] Edited by Sezima on 16-04-2012 09:07 |
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| Ktyr |
Posted on 15-04-2012 23:27
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Member Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 27 Joined: 21.01.12 |
Gorgeous Lasiopogon male. Did you catch any? |
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| Sezima |
Posted on 16-04-2012 09:20
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Member Location: Czech Republic Posts: 216 Joined: 12.12.10 |
Thank you Ktyr; no I did not catch any, in fact they were quite clumsy and unlike other Asilidae, easy to photograph and that was enough for me. Any idea as to the species ? I was checking the checklist for the Czech republic, in fact there is only one species quoted, it is Lasiopogon cinctus. Regards David |
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| Ktyr |
Posted on 18-04-2012 21:10
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Member Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 27 Joined: 21.01.12 |
I'm just starting to learn species of Lasiopogon, so I won't venture a guess. You could try sending the photo to Rob Cannings at the Royal BC Museum, he studied the genus for his dissertation. There are several undescribed (or at least unpublished) species in Europe, and given how poorly sampled some areas are, I wouldn't put too much stock in the checklist. Neighboring countries show up with several other species; are those truly not present in your country, or have they just not been caught yet by someone who would know the difference? Happy hunting! |
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